The Story of Capt. Earle A. Powers and Capt. John Bowen
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The Story of Capt. Earle A. Powers and Capt. John Bowen

The skies above Euclid, West Virginia, were shrouded in the heavy, blinding snowfall of a winter storm. It was in these perilous conditions that Capt. Early A. Powers and Capt. John Bowen took to the air in a UC-78.
Uniform of Captain (Then Commander) Norman R Berree an Ace with 9 Kills
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Uniform of Captain (Then Commander) Norman R Berree an Ace with 9 Kills

Engaging in fierce aerial combat, he was credited with destroying nine Japanese aircraft. His most notable achievement came during the Marianas “Turkey Shoot” on June 19, 1944, where he downed three enemy planes in a single flight.
The USMC M-422A1 Mighty Mite
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The USMC M-422A1 Mighty Mite

The newest acquisition of our museum for restoration is a rare M-422A1 Mighty Mite that we all have nicknamed Mighty Mouse (or just Mouse) as when it arrived from the junkyard in which it was found it had several passengers.

Barrow Gang Artifact: 1911 Pistol Captured during the Dexter Amusement Park Shoot Out.
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Barrow Gang Artifact: 1911 Pistol Captured during the Dexter Amusement Park Shoot Out.

On display for a very limited time.

Up San Juan Hill with Teddy Roosevelt the M1875 Mountain Gun
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Up San Juan Hill with Teddy Roosevelt the M1875 Mountain Gun

This gun marked a significant milestone as "the first original breech-loading gun in the U.S. Army."

Artifact Snap: The Jouncing Jeep with Atomic Brakes.
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Artifact Snap: The Jouncing Jeep with Atomic Brakes.

A standout example from this period is the G. I Joe Jouncing Jeep Wind-up Toy, manufactured by Unique Art Mfg. Co. in the 1940s.
Artifact Snap: USS Enterprise CVN-65 "Big E"
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Artifact Snap: USS Enterprise CVN-65 "Big E"

The USS Enterprise, the first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, was launched at Newport News, Va. on this date, September 24 1960.

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